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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.34, 4,144.41 and 2,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.34, 4,144.41 and 2,396.96 is: 3,588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.34 : 4,144.41 = 2,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.34/4,144.41 = 2,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.34x = 4,144.41 × 2,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.34x = 9,933,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,964.27/2,768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.42

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